Coconut Water Australia Reviews
Carolinas Coconut Water Review
With the newest celebrity craze of Coconut water taking the world (particularly the US) by storm, it is not surprising to hear Australian fresh juice and smoothie company 'Nudie' jump on the health fanatic band wagon in attempts to saturate the market with its array of tempting concoctions.
First but foremost, what is coconut water?
To put it bluntly, it is water from a coconut! Easily mistaken for its creamier brother 'coconut milk', coconut water can be found in young green coconuts, usually around 7 months old. The 'coconut milk' that everyone is more familiar with, comes from the ripened coconut (when the young green coconut turns into a brown husky coconut – usually what you see in the fruit aisle of your supermarket).
Now, seeing as coconut water is the new and up and coming fad, it was a matter of time before I jumped onto the coconut train and see what all the hype was about.
But why should I drink this water from a coconut?
According to Health Mad, Coconut water is the purest liquid second only to water itself. It is choc-full of electrolytes, calcium, potassium, magnesium; everything that is good for you for only around 60 calories per serve. You can read up on the multitude of health benefits from http://healthmad.com/nutrition/seven-benefits-of-coconut-water/#ixzz0qFJhaBor
Whilst America is overcome with a variety of different products from Vita Coco, Zico, O.N.E, Celebes, Sunny Day to name a few, Australia (namely Perth) is lagging with only a select number of outlets selling the health drink. Come to think of it I have only stumbled across THREE outlets, Bikram Yoga South, IGA South Fremantle and Harbour Town Discount Vitamins. You can also buy coconut water from your local Asian green grocer; this will be explained later on.
So while I can only get my hands on a select number of bottles and variety of coconut water (without ordering it from the US and forking out a bucket load of shipping costs), the following is a taste review from my personal experience:
Brand / Flavour |
Taste Review |
Price / Location |
Dr. Martins Coco Juice –Original Flavour 250ml |
This my first ever encounter of coconut water. It was chilled and my first taste was quite refreshing (as it was a mildly warm day). First thoughts were 'it doesn't really taste like anything', the sensation in my mouth felt creamier than water although it lacked a certain texture. Whilst the hint of coconut was there it left me feeling unsatisfied (probably due to the small amount that you were given!) |
For a dainty 250ml bottle I had purchased this for a pricey $4.10 from Harbourtown Discount Vitamin Shop. I was really unsatisfied with both the price and quality, probably due to the small amount of coconut compared the price I paid for. |
Vita Coco – Coconut Water with Pineapple 330ml |
Definitely more pleasant than my first experience, this tasty drink packs a mild punch of pineapple that is not too sweet and does not overpower the hint of coconut. Tastes a little like a pina colada. Would definitely purchase again. |
Paid $3.50 for a 330ml tetra pack from Bikram Yoga South. Not as expensive as Dr. Martins but would take a weekly chunk out of your wallet if you were to drink this every day. |
Nudie Coconut Water – Straight Up 330ml |
I used this pure coconut water as a replacement to the Powerade that I drink when I play soccer on sundays. First mouthful is slightly bland but you get used to the taste as you drink it. It worked well as a quick rehydration drink and was only 60 calories (in relation to the 181 calories in the drink I usually consume). |
Paid $2.49 for a 330ml chilled plastic bottle in the fruit juice aisle of the cold department from IGA South Fremantle. The cheapest coconut water I have come across so far, although still agitated that you can purchase coconut water such as vita coco in America for U.S $ 1.00 per 330ml bottle. |
Nudie Coconut Water – Lychee & Lime 330ml |
Certainly a new taste experience, the drink is not too sweet as you would expect from other lychee drinks, but possesses a strange kick of bitterness and tang(I assume from the lime). The sensation is odd in my opinion and I'm not too sure that the combination works well in regards to the mild coconut water base. |
Paid $2.49 for a 330ml chilled plastic bottle in the fruit juice aisle of the cold department from IGA South Fremantle. |
Nudie Coconut Water – Orange and Passion fruit 330ml |
My most pleasurable coconut water so far. If anyone remembers the icy pole called 'Frosty Fruits', you will get a surprising hint of those flavours in this drink. The Orange and Passionfruit works well together against the mild coconut base, and in my opinion this is the most pleasant tasting infused water I have come across. At it only contains 100% fruit juice and no sugar or preservatives; I would recommend this as an alternative to your morning OJ. Definitely a lot less calories too! |
Paid $2.49 for a 330ml chilled plastic bottle in the fruit juice aisle of the cold department from IGA South Fremantle. |
Nudie Coconut Water – Pomegranate and Acai 330ml |
Okay, so I get that pomegranate and acai are vastly known as berries with 'super food', 'anti-oxidant', 'healing', 'weight loss' properties, but infused in a coconut water concoction? One word: NO. Did not find this tasty or refreshing in any way. I would recommend to any health fanatics who want to reap all the health benefits it produces, but perhaps block your nose and try to drink in one go. |
Paid $2.49 for a 330ml chilled plastic bottle from the fruit juice aisle in the cold department of IGA South Fremantle. |
